Connecticut’s Congressional delegation has announced nearly $4 million in funding for AmeriCorps members in the state.
The funding includes four grants totaling roughly $920,000 for 217 AmeriCorps members, including the Connecticut branches of FoodCorps, Teach For America, Public Allies and Mental Health First Aid Corps.
They will also be awarded about $1.7 million from the Connecticut Commission on Community Service, the governor-appointed state service commission.
The Corporation for National and Community Service is providing up to $1.2 million in education scholarships to help pay for college, vocational training or student loans.
The White House’s budget proposal cuts the Corporation for National and Community Service and all of its programs, including AmeriCorps.
